quirk
noun
a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism.
quirks
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pluralof quirk.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Through quirks of form and function, all other radio-ready music is incredibly focused on its immediate surroundings.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
Symmetry - AI often fails to recreate the quirks that make us human - a slightly drooping eyelid or a lop-sided smile.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Each infield position is unique, with its own quirks in footwork, angles and timing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
That has more to do with a complicated web of seasonal gas-market quirks, refining margins and exports, and unabated demand.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
It’s one of my quirks, like calculating distances rather than time.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
